Meditation & Philosophy Module

Dear friends and yoga practitioners, we are delighted to offer you our training module on Yin Yoga and the practice of meditation, alongside the study of Sri Patanjali's Yoga Sutras.

Our intention is to present a map of the Yoga Sutras, following the author's sequential and cyclical approach.
Sri Patanjali is known as the great codifier of yoga, who brought together all the different practices of his time under the umbrella of Raja Yoga.

We begin by analyzing the four chapters and decoding the main psychological concepts, followed by their metaphysical correspondences.

We combine our studies of jnana yoga (yoga of knowledge) with yin yoga and meditation practices. This training is dedicated to redefining the boundaries between postural and meditative practices through the mediation of the breath. Our intention is to create a common space for both practices.

We have two objectives for the 50 hours we spend together,

1. Clarify the vision of meditative yoga through a foundational text.

2.To open up a space where participants can either lay the foundations for the contemplative nature of yoga, or reconnect to this space and continue on the path.

We have developed a series of visuals for most of the concepts we will cover, giving illustrative support to the Sutras.

The wisdom of the Yoga Sutras is luminous and a reference point for all yogis, from ethics to transpersonal experiences.

This is a so-called eternal teaching (philosophia perennis) whose relevance stretches back thousands of years to the present day.

This founding text is a reference point for its universality. It can be interpreted in a multitude of ways, and generously delivers its share of revelations to the willing and benevolent practitioner.

We'd be delighted to have you on board.

Sebastian & Murielle

The training hours for the 6 days will be as follows:

8.30 - 12.00

Lunch break

13.30 - 17.30

• Cultivate and refine your ability to concentrate by applying and maintaining a single focus

  Vitarka & Vichara or the fusion of Asanas, Pranayama and Dharana

• Practice different meditation techniques to collect the mind

  Diaphragmatic breathing, Alternate breathing, Mindfulness of breathing "Anapanasati"

• Progress Towards an absorption of the mind

  Developing Samatha or the practice of meditative quiescence

• Chant the key Sutras and the Bija-Mantra Om

  Allowing us to neutralise the Citta Vrttis "fluctuation of the mind".

• The tattvas of the Yin practice

  Principles and qualities of practice

• Define Ekagrata or one-pointedness of mind

  Leading your practice and teaching with one intent

• Introduction to the Metta practice along with the study of the yoga sutras.

  A practice aiming to foster a mental state of kindness, love, and compassion

• Discover the fusion of Asana-Pranayama-dharana

  Sequence your practice around the breath, from beginning to end.

• Understanding M.Patañjali’s Raja Yoga

  Yoga Citta Vritti Nirodha exposed - The definition of yoga

• Study the Samkhya philosophy or the metaphysical structure of the Yoga Sutras

  From Prakriti to Purusa or the ontology of consciousness

• Study the 5 obstacles of meditation

  And how to overcome them

• Embodying the Brahma Viharas

  The 4 Incommensurables expounded in the Yoga Sutras and Buddhism

• Analysis and resumé of the 4 chapters of the Yoga Sutras

  Samadhi Pada - Chapter on Meditative Absorption, Sadhana Pada - Chapter on Spiritual Practices, Vibhuti Pada - Chapter on the Powers of the Mind, Kaivalya Pada - Chapter on Absolute Freedom

• Identify the 5 afflictions that link us to suffering.

  The 5 Kleshas: Avidya, Ignorance - Asmita, Ego - Raga, Desire - Dvesa, Aversion - Abhinivesha, Desire for continuity (fear of dying).

• A digital manual.

• 50 hours of live streaming video presentations which will be divided into six hours·per day for seven days with allotted time for real-time discussions and question-and-answer sessions

• An evaluation that will summarise the entire training.

• A certificate of completion.

• 50 hours of teaching

• Study from home

• For students and teachers

• Live streaming